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BMX Handlebars Size Chart

Rider height (cm) Bar height (inches) 150 - 174 cm <8.75" 175 - 189 cm 8.75 - 9.5" >190 cm >9.5"...

Breaking in New Inline Skates (Avoid Blisters, Pain & Fit Problems)

This guide is for anyone who’s just laced up a new pair of inline skates, whether for fitness or recreation. It’s offers valuable advice for beginners...

BMX Pegs Size Chart

In the following size chart you can see what peg diameter you should choose for your front wheel and rear wheel of your BMX bike. Wheel Peg diameter F...

Buying a skimboard

Skimboarding (riding along shorelines on flat boards) is gaining more and more popularity. But don’t let the simple looks fool you - there are many va...

How to Choose Inline Skates & Skates Size Chart

When out skating, you want to make sure that your inline skates fit comfortably. To ensure you have the best skating experience, here at SkatePro, we ...

Kids Inline Skates Buying Guide

Kids inline skates should be comfortable, supportive, and easy to handle for the kid. If you invest in quality inline skates for your kid, it increase...

Big Wheel Bike Size Guide

Big Wheel Bikes, also called Cruiser bikes, are designed to be comfortable and fast at the same time. They are robust, fun to ride, and effortless for...

How to Assemble a Complete BMX

When you buy a complete BMX bike, most of the parts are already assembled. However, to fit the bike into a reasonably sized box, the handlebars, pedal...

Ice Skates for Beginners and Intermediates: Buying Tips

Your choice of ice skates will define your experience on the ice. Factors like ice skating discipline, fit, and ankle support are important, whether y...

How to Change Inline Skate Wheels

The wheels are the part of the roller blades that are worn out most quickly. Changing the wheels will in most cases give your skates the feeling of be...

Dirt jump BMX bikes & Dirt jump MTB Size Chart

Dirt jump BMX bikes are specialized bicycles designed for ripping park and street, as well as off-road riding. They are built to stand up to the rigor...

Buying scooter wheels

Every wheel needs 2x bearings and 1x spacer to function. Wheels are made of different materials, dimensions, hardness, profiles and different cores. T...

How to Maintain Inline Skates and Roller Skates

Maintaining roller skates and inline skates involves various steps, some of which need to be performed more frequently than others. Proper maintenance...

Skateboard Bushings - Everything You Need to Know

Skateboard bushings – sometimes called truck rubber or cushioning – play an important role for your skateboard. The hardness and shape of your bushing...

Pro Scooter Headset Buyer's Guide

This is our guide to pro scooter headsets. There isn’t much you can do wrong when choosing a new headset for your pro scooter. Just remember that the ...

How to Surfskate: A Beginner’s Guide

If you have never stepped onto a surfskate before, this guide is the perfect introduction to the basics. You will learn how to shift your weight to cr...

How to Install Bearings in a Scooter Wheel

In this guide you will learn how to, without the use of any special tool, install and remove bearings in wheels with a metal core - primarily used for...

Snowboard Size Guide

The length is determined by your height and preference for terrain. The snowboard length should be between the height of your shoulders and nose. We r...

Big Wheel Scooter Size Guide

The height of your scooter plays a role in a comfortable ride. Most big-wheel scooters come with adjustable handlebars, making them suitable for a wid...

Roller Skiing: Cross Country Without the Snow

Are you curious to know more about cross country skiing on wheels – namely roller skiing. Learn how the sport works, what techniques to use, and why i...

Left vs. Right Hockey Stick: Your Guide to Hockey Stick Orientation

When purchasing a hockey stick, choosing the right blade orientation is crucial for your game. This guide will help you understand how blade orientati...

How to Assemble a Custom Skateboard

A custom skateboard is the only way to go if you want a personal setup with all the right parts. Here in this quick video guide, Jonas shows us how to...

BMX Freestyle Frame Size Chart

When you are to determine what size of BMX frame you should choose, you should start out by looking at the user's height. The chart is for guidance on...

Buying a scooter deck

The scooter deck is what you stand on when riding. Changing the deck on a scooter is like changing the frame on a bicycle, you have to exchange all th...

Buying Roller Skis

There are different styles and models of roller skis, which gives you a variety of possibilities and to find the perfect setup for you. This guide wil...

Hockey stick size guide

Metric (kg, cm) Age Player Height Player weight Recommended Flex 7 - 13 130 - 155 30 - 50 30 - 55 11 - 14 150 - 165 45 - 55 45 - 65 11 - 14 155 - 175 ...

Guide to Buying Hockey Sticks

Choosing a new hockey stick is all about matching it to your level, height and style of playing. You need to consider the size, the flex and the surfa...

Adjust Your Trucks for Better Control

Tight trucks require more force to turn whereas loose trucks turn more easily. Given how essential truck tightness is to the control and feel of your ...

Buying scooter spacers

A wheel spacer is mounted between 2 bearings in a wheel. The idea of a spacer is to avoid too much pressure on the bearings when tightening the axle/b...

How to Put Scooter Grips On

If you’re wondering how to install scooter grips then you have come to the right place. In this video, we’ll show you how to put on scooter grips so t...

How to Roller Skate for Beginners (Fundamental Techniques)

Building confidence as a beginner on quad skates starts with learning how to brake, control your speed, and use toe stops safely and effectively. This...

Winter Wetsuits and Winter Swimming Guide

Whether you're into winter surfing or cold water swimming, you are probably here because you want to hit the beach during the off-season when the wate...

How to Install BMX Pegs

Get ready to master ledge grinds with BMX pegs. If you're in any doubt about how to fit BMX pegs on your setup, then this video will show you how: Sta...

Buying axles for scooters

The axles on a scooter varies in size and shape according to brand and model. If the axle is not properly dialed the scooter will make noises and can ...

How to Put on Scooter Wheels

In this video, we break down the different steps you need to take to install scooter wheels onto your setup: Using 2 Allen keys, remove the rear axle....

Guide to Buying Clamps for Scooters

The primary function of a pro scooter clamp is to secure the bar to the scooter fork. To choose the right clamp, you need to consider things like comp...

How to Install Skateboard Bearings

Whether you have a brand new set or just need to reinsert them after a clean, all skaters will have to mount skateboard bearings at some point. Fortun...

Spacers - terms explained

Spacers are put in between the bearings in each wheel. Spacers are used in skates, scooters, waveboards and pretty much anything that rolls with beari...

How to Ride a Waveboard: Beginner's Guide

Learn how to ride a waveboard! This beginner's guide will teach you the fundamentals of waveboarding, also known as caster boarding or vigorboarding. ...

Scooter Forks Buying Guide

Get ready for our comprehensive guide to buying pro scooter forks. We'll cover all the most important things to consider before deciding on a new free...

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